Readyset Self-Hosted
Step 1 - Install Readyset
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Install Readyset System Packages

Readyset can be installed as a stand-alone systemd service using a Linux distribution package. We currently produce the following x86_64/amd64 packages:

  • deb for Debian-based systems running OpenSSL 3 (i.e. Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 12).
  • rpm for Fedora Core 39 (and compatible distros).
  • rpm for Amazon Linux 2023.

To install the package:

  1. Download the deb or rpm package from Assets on our GitHub release page (opens in a new tab).
  2. Install deb packages using sudo dpkg -i <PACKAGE_NAME>.
  3. Install rpm packages using sudo rpm -ivh <PACKAGE_NAME>.

Configure Readyset Service

The Readyset service must be configured to connect to an upstream database before it can be started. Edit the default /etc/readyset/readyset.conf file installed by the package and update the UPSTREAM_DB_URL to point to the database. Additional configuration variables are documented in readyset.conf as well as on the CLI options page.

Prepare the Database

For directions on how to check and alter these configurations, please see our database reference documentation. The steps to configure these settings vary by database type and hosting provider.

Run Readyset Service

Once readyset.conf has been updated, the service can be controlled with systemctl (opens in a new tab). For example, use:

  • sudo systemctl start readyset to start the service
  • sudo systemctl stop readyset to stop the service

The default readyset.conf file configures service logging to go to the /var/lib/readyset directory, but that can be changed using the LOG_PATH setting. If logging to journalctl is desired instead, comment out LOG_PATH in readyset.conf.

Uninstalling Readyset Service

For Ubuntu/Debian: To uninstall, use sudo apt remove readyset. This will uninstall the service and executable, but will leave the /etc/readyset/readyset.conf configuration file. To remove all readyset files entirely, use sudo apt purge readyset.

For Fedora, Amazon Linux, or rpm-based distros: To uninstall, use sudo rpm --erase readyset. This will uninstall the service and executable. The /etc/readyset/readyset.conf configuration file will be preserved. To remove all readyset files, delete the /var/lib/readyset and /etc/readyset directories.

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